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Row over cartoon by BJP on Ahmedabad blasts verdict, Twitter removes it

Row over cartoon by BJP on Ahmedabad blasts verdict, Twitter removes it

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

The cartoon depicted men wearing skull caps hanging by the noose. It had a tricolour and a drawing depicting the scene of a bomb blast in the background, with "Satyamev Jayate" written on its top right corner.

IPL Week 8 Review: RCB, GT, SRH Cruise; Narrow Escape For RR

IPL Week 8 Review: RCB, GT, SRH Cruise; Narrow Escape For RR

Rediff.com26 May 2026

A recap of the action of the eighth week of IPL 2026.

Five more chargesheets filed in Ahmedabad blasts

Five more chargesheets filed in Ahmedabad blasts

Rediff.com4 Feb 2009

The Ahmedabad police have filed five more chargesheets in connection with last year's serial blasts, which claimed the lives of 57 people. All the chargesheets have more than 1,000 pages each and blame Indian Mujahideen and operatives of the Students Islamic Movement of India for the explosions, Crime Branch officials said.The documents give details of how the different IM modules worked in coordination to successfully execute the terror attack.

IPL 2026, SRH vs PBKS: Klaasen, Kishan star in SRH's commanding win over Punjab Kings

IPL 2026, SRH vs PBKS: Klaasen, Kishan star in SRH's commanding win over Punjab Kings

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Heinrich Klaasen (69) and Ishan Kishan (55) made Punjab Kings pay dearly for their sloppy fielding, powering Sunrisers Hyderabad to a handsome 41-run win to jump to the top of the table in the IPL, in Hyderabad on Wednesday.

IPL 2026: Jaiswal-Sooryavanshi on brink of IPL history

IPL 2026: Jaiswal-Sooryavanshi on brink of IPL history

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Rajasthan Royals' openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi need just three runs to become the fastest pair in the history of IPL to reach 500 partnership runs in terms of balls taken.

Why World Cup Hero Shivam Dube Took Train Home

Why World Cup Hero Shivam Dube Took Train Home

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Shivam Dube, fresh from winning the T20 World Cup, had to take a train home to Mumbai due to fully booked flights, disguising himself to avoid attention.

Bomb Threats Trigger Evacuations in Gujarat, Later Deemed Hoax

Bomb Threats Trigger Evacuations in Gujarat, Later Deemed Hoax

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

A private university in Vadodara was evacuated following a bomb threat email, while similar messages were received by multiple passport and post offices across Gujarat. All threats were later deemed a hoax after extensive searches found nothing suspicious.

13/7: Maha police to grill Ahmedabad blast accused

13/7: Maha police to grill Ahmedabad blast accused

Rediff.com16 Jul 2011

A team of Maharashtra police is camping in Gujarat to question some of Indian Mujahideen operatives arrested in connection with the Ahmedabad serial blasts of 2008.

Ahmedabad blasts: Nine days remand for prime accused

Ahmedabad blasts: Nine days remand for prime accused

Rediff.com6 May 2013

The prime accused responsible for the Ahmedabad serial bomb blasts case in 2008, Mohammad Shahid Nagori, was remanded to nine days police custody by a local court on Monday.

RDX may have been used in Ahmedabad blast

RDX may have been used in Ahmedabad blast

Rediff.com21 Feb 2006

Railway Minister Yadav has said that this was deduced on the basis of the blast intensity.

2008 Ahmedabad blasts accused held after 9 years on the run

2008 Ahmedabad blasts accused held after 9 years on the run

Rediff.com25 May 2017

Shoaib Pottanikal, 49, was arrested by a team of Ahmedabad Crime Branch sleuths

IPL 2026: Quinton de Kock's ton in vain as Punjab Kings ease past Mumbai Indians

IPL 2026: Quinton de Kock's ton in vain as Punjab Kings ease past Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Quinton de Kock's fine hundred went in vain as Prabhsimran Singh and Shreyas Iyer blasted blistering fifties to steer Punjab Kings to a seven-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in their IPL match here on Thursday.

T20 World Cup: West Indies' Big Win Makes It Tougher For India

T20 World Cup: West Indies' Big Win Makes It Tougher For India

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

West Indies' commanding victory over Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup has significantly increased the pressure on India to win their remaining matches by a substantial margin to secure a spot in the semifinals.

IPL 2026: GT vs RR: Royals snatch thrilling last-ball win over GT

IPL 2026: GT vs RR: Royals snatch thrilling last-ball win over GT

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

In a nail-biting encounter at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Rajasthan Royals edged out Gujarat Titans by just six runs, posting 210/6 and holding their nerve as GT fell short at 204/8 in 20 overs

Exclusive! Breakthrough in Ahmedabad blasts case

Exclusive! Breakthrough in Ahmedabad blasts case

Rediff.com15 Aug 2008

While Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi is likely to announce the progress of the investigations in the state capital on Saturday, the sources told rediff.com that the mastermind behind the blasts is a mufti (Islamic teacher) who has been arrested from a madrasa in Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Narendra Modi is likely to announce the progress of the investigations on Saturday.

Ahmedabad blasts: Two held in WB

Ahmedabad blasts: Two held in WB

Rediff.com1 Aug 2008

Two persons -- one of them a Bangladeshi and believed to be linked with a Gujarat blasts suspect -- were arrested on Friday by a team of the Delhi police in Bhaktinagar area near Siliguri in West Bengal.Five crude bombs and one country-made fire-arm and some rounds of ammunition were recovered from the duo, who were picked up from Santipara under Bhoktinagar police station area in Jalpaiguri district in the wee hours of Friday.

T20 World Cup: Markram delighted as SA crush Canada

T20 World Cup: Markram delighted as SA crush Canada

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

South Africa captain Aiden Markram said his side clicked in all three departments of the game in their comfortable 57-run win over Canada in their opening Group D match of the T20 World Cup in Ahmedabad on Monday.

T20 World Cup: When Finn Allen Launched A Meteor Shower At Eden Gardens

T20 World Cup: When Finn Allen Launched A Meteor Shower At Eden Gardens

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

The South Africans had only recently wiped away their reputation of being chokers. Finn Allen got them to choke again.

Viv Richards hails India's impact on white-ball cricket

Viv Richards hails India's impact on white-ball cricket

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

West Indies legend Viv Richards praises India's dominance in white ball cricket and discusses his role as an envoy for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).

Ahmedabad blasts: SIMI activist arrested from MP

Ahmedabad blasts: SIMI activist arrested from MP

Rediff.com24 Oct 2008

Abdul Razik Mansuri, a resident of Gomtipur area in the city, and an accused in the serial blasts was arrested on Thursday from Madhya Pradesh, Joint Commissioner of Police, crime branch, Ashish Bhatia told PTI. "He was arrested from the Nagda district in MP by our team. He was there staying with some of his relative. We have brought him to Ahmedabad for interrogation," he said.

T20 World Cup: Aiden Markram shines as clinical South Africa trounce Canada

T20 World Cup: Aiden Markram shines as clinical South Africa trounce Canada

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Skipper Aiden Markram led from the front with a flamboyant half-century as South Africa registered a comprehensive 57-run win over Canada in their opening Group D T20 World Cup match.

IPL 2026 Week 1 Review: RCB Off To Blazing Start; Connolly, Rizvi, Shami Dazzle

IPL 2026 Week 1 Review: RCB Off To Blazing Start; Connolly, Rizvi, Shami Dazzle

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru carried off from last season with dominating performances in their opening two games of IPL 2026.

Two killed, 21 injured in Ahmedabad blast

Two killed, 21 injured in Ahmedabad blast

Rediff.com10 Aug 2003

It occurred among some huts in Ektanagar area of the city.

T20 World Cup: When The Tiranga Inspires SKY's Team To Soar

T20 World Cup: When The Tiranga Inspires SKY's Team To Soar

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

The sight of the Tricolour fluttering in the stands sharpens the resolve of the players. It feels as though the flag has been stitched out of the hopes and heartbeat of Indian fans.

T20 World Cup: David Miller's Record Run Feast Vs India

T20 World Cup: David Miller's Record Run Feast Vs India

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

David Miller's explosive innings not only showcased his exceptional finishing skills but also equaled David Warner's record for the most runs scored against India in T20 World Cups.

India to meet New Zealand in T20 World Cup final

India to meet New Zealand in T20 World Cup final

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

Samson, Bumrah help India tide over England challenge to reach second successive T20 WC final

T20 World Cup Super 8s: Markram powers South Africa into last four

T20 World Cup Super 8s: Markram powers South Africa into last four

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Clinical South Africa hammer West Indies by nine wickets, seal semifinal spot

Ahmedabad serial blasts key accused nabbed in MP

Ahmedabad serial blasts key accused nabbed in MP

Rediff.com10 Nov 2008

Qayamuddin Kapadia, one of the key conspirators of the July 26 serial blasts in Ahmedabad, has been arrested by the Madhya Pradesh police.He allegedly planted cycle bombs in the city as well as bombs in different parts of Surat. He was also responsible for purchase of cycles on which the bombs were mounted and kept in different parts of the city.

Ahmedabad serial blasts case: 4 SIMI men arrested

Ahmedabad serial blasts case: 4 SIMI men arrested

Rediff.com4 Sep 2008

Four people associated with the banned Students Islamic Movement of India were arrested on Thursday in connection with the Ahmedabad serial blasts, which claimed 55 lives.

'Devastating': Afghanistan coach reacts after Super Over heartbreak

'Devastating': Afghanistan coach reacts after Super Over heartbreak

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott called the heartbreaking two-Super Over loss to South Africa "devastating", admitting his side were undone by the Proteas' superior fielding in a T20 World Cup thriller that slipped away at the very end

10 Overs, 123 Runs! CSK Recruit Sets New Record

10 Overs, 123 Runs! CSK Recruit Sets New Record

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Aman Khan concedes record 123 as Jharkhand dominate Puducherry.

Al Falah varsity terror link goes back to 2008: Sources

Al Falah varsity terror link goes back to 2008: Sources

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

Investigation reveals Al Falah University's potential links to terror operatives, including a former student involved in multiple blasts and doctors arrested in connection with a recent terror plot.

'Thought it was an earthquake or a bomb blast'

'Thought it was an earthquake or a bomb blast'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

'When I went and saw, there was smoke everywhere. There was fire all around'

Who will partner Abhishek if Gill misses SA T20s?

Who will partner Abhishek if Gill misses SA T20s?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Shubman's T20I series participation against South Africa doubtful; Samson, Jaiswal contenders for the slot

2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts: 38 IM members awarded death sentence

2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts: 38 IM members awarded death sentence

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

A special court in Ahmedabad on Friday awarded death sentence to 38 convicts in the 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case, which had claimed 56 lives and left over 200 injured.

Comeback Kings! Rohit, Kohli slam centuries in Vijay Hazare Trophy

Comeback Kings! Rohit, Kohli slam centuries in Vijay Hazare Trophy

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Senior pros Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli made a grand comeback to the Vijay Hazare Trophy, smashing centuries on the opening day of the one-day tournament on Wednesday.

49 convicted, 28 acquitted in 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case

49 convicted, 28 acquitted in 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

Those who were held guilty included Safdar Nagori, Javed Ahmed and Atikur Rehman. Among those acquitted were Mohammad Irfan, Nasir Ahmad and Shakeel Ahmed.

Why Harsh Sanghvi Is So Important For Gujarat BJP

Why Harsh Sanghvi Is So Important For Gujarat BJP

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

'He is a man of action and goes to the ground and solves the problem.' 'Be it the Air India crash of Ahmedabad, Morbi bridge collapse, Deesa blast or Gambhira bridge collapse, he is on the spot.'

Ahmedabad: Army conducts flag marches, toll 45

Ahmedabad: Army conducts flag marches, toll 45

Rediff.com27 Jul 2008

The army on Sunday staged flag marches in communally-sensitive Ahmedabad where the death toll in the synchronised bomb blasts rose to 45 as several states went into high alert in the wake of terror strikes in Ahmedabad and IT hub Bengaluru.

Words Flow, Runs Don't: SKY's T20 WC Countdown

Words Flow, Runs Don't: SKY's T20 WC Countdown

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Intent does not always translate immediately into numbers, and effort however sincere needs to find expression in runs, especially with a World Cup drawing closer.